Jameson highlights craft makers at free event in Connacht Tribune

The Jameson Black Barrel Craft Series, a collaborative series of projects between Jameson and some of the brightest lights of the Irish craft community, comes to Galway for the first time on Wednesday March 4^th for a special event in The Old Printing Works Building on Market Street. The Jameson Black Barrel Craft Series is not only a chance to shine light on a very special whiskey but also to collaborate with independent modern Irish craft makers whose thoughtful work and passion for their craft is shared with Jameson.

This year, the journey of three incredible Irish crafter makers will be showcased at Jameson Craft Series events over the coming months. Chosen for their ability to put a modern twist on traditional craft techniques, the craft makers hail from all corners of the country and their work reflected the unique cultures of those regions. The selected craft makers were asked to create a modern product inspired by Jameson Black Barrel using their own traditional Irish craft methods.

The Jameson Craft Series event in Galway on March 4^th celebrates the work of talented Donegal based textile designers, Molloy and Sons, who created a bespoke tweed blanket inspired by the colour, beauty and quality of Jameson Black Barrel. The Molloy family have been in the textile business for 5 generations and are synonymous with what great craftsmanship is today. Visit www.molloyandsons.com to explore their unique work.

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The father and son duo were invited to the Jameson Distillery in Midleton, Co. Cork, where Master Cooper Ger Buckley showed how each barrel used in the production of Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrel is skillfully charred to specification, using the same traditions and tools passed down through generations of Jameson Coopers. The unmistakably smooth taste of Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrel would not be achieved without the hand-crafted flamed charred black barrels that it is matured in. The resulting tweed blanket, which will be showcased at Jameson Black Barrel Craft Series event, is both visually outstanding and testament to Ireland’s thriving craft culture.

“The Jameson Black Barrel Craft Series has continued to support some of Ireland’s finest emerging crafts people, making it the perfect partnership to showcase the craft and heritage that goes into making Jameson  Select Reserve Black Barrel’, commented Grace O’Sullivan, Prestige Whiskey Brand Manager, Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard.

The Old Printing Works at the Connacht Tribune, 15 Market Street, Galway City will be completely transformed into a craft workshop for the event.  Guests will also have the unique opportunity to witness 5^th Generation Jameson Master Cooper, Ger Buckley giving a spectacular live charring demonstration while 5 piece folk rock maestros, Corner Boy provide the entertainment.

Follow the journey of Molloy and Sons for the Jameson Black Barrel Craft Series and register for free tickets to the event on March 4^th on apps.facebook.com/JamesonBlackBarrel/